Local "Slam Dunk" teams announced

"Slam Dunk to the Beach" returns to Delaware this December. The local Delaware teams that will participate were announced Thursday night.

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Posted Mar. 14, 2014 at 11:20 AM

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Some of the state’s powerhouse boys’ basketball teams will be tipping off against the nation’s premier talent in December as the rejuvenated Slam Dunk to the Beach tournament makes its long-awaited return to Delaware.

Slam Dunk Chairman Matt Robinson unveiled the four Delaware participants Thursday night at the Blue-Gold All Star High School Basketball Banquet at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. The teams are:

Salesianum School (Wilmington)

2013-2014 state champions

Finished season ranked #1 in state

Final record of 23-2

Sanford School (Hockessin)

Finished season ranked #2 in state

Final record of 17-7

St. Georges Technical High School (Middletown)

Runner-up to Salesiaunum in 2013-2014 state championship

Finished season ranked #3 in state

Final record of 21-4

Cape Henlopen High School (Lewes)

2013-2014 State Championship semifinalist

Finished season ranked #11

Final record of 15-9

“A strong lineup of Delaware teams has always been a crucial part of Slam Dunk’s identity and a key to its local legitimacy,” said Matt Robinson, the tournament’s chairman. “Having these teams represent Delaware as they take on some of the best high school programs in the country is exciting.”

Organizers are expected to announce the lineup of national teams participating in Slam Dunk this summer. The tournament schedule is due to be released in the fall, and Slam Dunk will take place Dec. 27-29 at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, Del.

For 13 years, Delaware's Slam Dunk hosted some of the nation’s premier players, including current NBA stars LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and more. Under the leadership of the Delaware Sports Commission, Slam Dunk is being relaunched in an effort to regain the national reputation and strong fan base it once brought to the state.